Former coach Claude Le Roy spoke in the columns of Le Monde about the incidents that marked the final of the Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Senegal . The French technician details his role in the resumption of the match and provides a critical analysis of the refereeing, the behavior of the players and the recent reforms of the Confederation of African Football.
Achraf Hakimi has broken his silence after the final of the Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco. The full-back of the Atlas Lions has shared a message on his social media to, in his own words, speak from the heart after days spent trying to assimilate the recent events.
The unusual incident of the towel, which occurred during the final of the Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Senegal, found a resolution a few hours after the match. Moroccan midfielder Ismael Saibari took the initiative to go to the Senegalese national team’s base camp to close a controversy that has widely circulated on social media.
The failure of Brahim Díaz during the final of the Africa Cup of Nations continues to elicit contrasting reactions within the football world. While the Real Madrid striker has received the support of many international stars, former Atlas Lions coach Hervé Renard has expressed a particularly harsh criticism regarding his missed panenka attempt against Senegal.
The Moroccan team pocketed a $4 million grant following their runner-up finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite the defeat suffered in Rabat, this amount marks an evolution in the bonuses paid by the Confederation of African Football.
The Moroccan national team is signing a historic performance in the FIFA ranking of January 2026 by reaching the eighth place in the world. This major consecration allows the Atlas Lions to enter the Top 10 for the first time since 1998, thus surpassing their previous record set in 1993.
A historic audience was recorded on M6 this Sunday, January 18, 2026 during the free-to-air broadcast of the Africa Cup of Nations final. The match between Senegal and Morocco allowed the channel to rise to the rank of second best audience of the evening on French territory.
As Morocco awaited a title after half a century, the final of the African Cup of Nations took a dramatic sporting turn. Facing an imperturbable Edouard Mendy, star striker Brahim Díaz attempted a technical gesture that is now the subject of widespread criticism.
Clashes broke out in several neighborhoods of Brussels and Antwerp following the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco. The situation was particularly agitated around the Étangs Noirs metro station and in the Borgerhout district, requiring interventions to contain the disturbances. Nine arrests were reported as hundreds of people had gathered.
King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the members of the national football team, finalists of the Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco 2025). The Sovereign has praised the distinguished performance of the players and the various staff for this honorable continental achievement.
The Senegalese national team was crowned champion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations this Sunday, January 18, 2026, after defeating Morocco 1-0. At the end of an intense final played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat, the Teranga Lions forced the decision during extra time. This success allows the Senegalese selection to confirm its continental hegemony, depriving the host country of a second historic title in front of its audience.
The former Spanish footballer Andrés Iniesta is currently staying in Rabat, where he is the subject of strong interest from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.